About the EmblemThe purpose of the Ad Altare Dei (to the altar of God) program is to help Catholic Youth of the Roman Rite develop a fully Christian way of life in their faith community. The program is organized in chapters based on the seven Sacraments. The seven Sacraments are a primary means toward spiritual growth.

Program Objectives

The most important aspect of the program is that the Scout grows in his spiritual experience of his relationship to God and the church.

Eligibility

Scout must be registered in a Scouts BSA troop or crew and have been active in their scouting unit for at least 6 months.

Family must be registered with a Catholic Parish located in the Diocese of San Diego.

Scout must be an active Catholic.

Scout must be at least 13 years old and in the 7th grade and must be completed before the Scout is 18 years old.

Requirements

Scout MUST register with CCS BEFORE beginning program. Registration is now open!​​

This is not a family program. Scout must register to attend one of our AAD Retreats, either the Fall Retreat (October 12 and October 26) or the Spring Retreat (March 7 and March 14), to earn the AAD Emblem. No walk-ins and class size is limited. Register early to get your choice of either the Fall or Spring Retreat.

Scout and parent MUST complete the CCS registration forms. These forms will be filled out the first day at check-in.

Each scout must have their own ADD workbook. Participant workbooks can be purchased at the scout store or online at scoutshop.org

Cost is approximately $6 per workbook. We do not want cost to be the reason for a scout not participating. Please contact CCS office if you are having financial hardships.

The use of a Catholic Bible is required for this program. Scout will need to bring a Catholic Bible to the retreat.

Scout should be regularly participating in Sunday worship at their parish.

Scouts will have prerequisites that are due at the beginning of each class. List of prerequisites will be sent out in September to those that register.

Scout must attend an AAD Emblem Board of Review either on March 28 or May 16, 2020.